Now more than ever, the defense of the nation hinges on creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. It takes exceptional people to ensure that U.S. military forces maintain their edge in a volatile, uncertain global environment.
DOD STEM LEADS IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
DoD provides learning opportunities from elementary school through graduate school to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. DoD programs connect STEM education in the classroom to the excitement, skills, and challenges that come with safeguarding our country.
STEM skills requirement
80
Jobs that will require STEM skills in the next decade.
SMART Scholar retention
75
SMART Scholars still employed by DoD after service commitment.
STEM Employment
46
The DoD employs nearly half of scientists and engineers in the Federal government.
The DoD seeks innovative applications on mechanisms to implement STEM education, outreach, and/or workforce initiative programs.
The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is now on Grants.gov, announcement HQ0034-20-S-FO01. The Department intends to award multiple grants, subject to the availability of funds. Activities will support the DoD STEM strategic plan. Application period ends February 24, 2020.
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STEM Role Models
We’re a diversified team: physicists, materials scientists, chemists...we also have an Army researcher who’s a mechanical engineer. It's a very collaborative environment.
MATERIALS SCIENTIST NICK JONES, Ph.D.
